Automation Engineer

Description

Rangam is seeking candidates for a Contract role as a Automation Engineer with our client Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Seeking candidates in Saint Louis, MO or willing to relocate. 

This is a fully onsite role in St. Louis, MO

Monday - Friday; business hours

Summary:

• Join the Analytical R&D laboratory automation team to support the development and implementation of automated protocols for vaccines, antibodies, and protein products.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with scientists to assess and automate manual laboratory processes, developing and optimizing laboratory automation protocols, and integrating various analytical instruments with robotics platforms.
• Candidates will work within a defined scope and contribute to the advancement of automated laboratory workflows in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot automated laboratory workflows utilizing robotics platforms and integrated instruments
• Configure and optimize automation systems to align with experimental objectives and data management systems.
• Integrate and connect various analytical instruments with laboratory automation platforms.
• Assess current manual laboratory processes, identify opportunities for automation, and collaborate with scientific staff to convert manual protocols into automated workflows.
• Support lab automation needs and provides technical assistance to end users
• Document procedures and create best practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical, Computer Science, etc.)
• A minimum of 1+ years of experience in a similar role with Biopharma preferred
• Programming skills (Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, or similar languages)
• Experience using and troubleshooting lab automation equipment (liquid handlers, plate readers, washers, dispensers, robotic systems, etc.)
• Experience with utilizing a laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Proficiency in using personal computers for word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and scientific software
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong background in experimental design, critical thinking skills, and interpretation
• Be able to work independently

Organizational relationships:

• Various Analytical Research Development (ARD) Teams (St. Louis, Andover and Bothell)

Technical Skills Requirements

• Experience using and troubleshooting lab automation equipment (liquid handlers, plate readers, washers, dispensers, robotic systems, etc.)
• Experience with utilizing a laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Proficiency in using personal computers for word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and scientific software
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong background in experimental design, critical thinking skills, and interpretation
• Be able to work independently
• PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Periodically lifting of automation consumables, Pipetting, Setting a up deck layout inside liquid handler robot, sitting, and standing. (under 50lbs.)

Keywords:

• DNA and RNA analysis
• Biomedical research
• Programming
• Lab Automation
• Method Development
• General molecular biology techniques
• Sample Management
• GXP
• Biotechnology
• Biochemistry

Hard Skills:

• Automation Equipment Experience (programming)
• Lab Science's Knowledge (deconstruct a SOP to build into the program
• Thumb Program capabilities.

Soft Skills:

• Communication (both verbal/written and listening)
• Team Player (interact with multiple teams)
• Multi-task/Prioritize

Interview:

1 hr. Panel interview Teams (Camera-On)

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of Rangam Consultants, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. 

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